Medical Echo Core Laboratory Analyst

at  Cardiovascular Research Foundation

SUMMARY

Under general guidance from the Medical Director, ECHO Core Lab, and in collaboration with CRF senior team, the Medical Echo Core Lab Analyst is responsible for performing series of qualitative and quantitative analyses of patient Echocardiography images. The analyses are performed with standardized and innovative software packages and according to predefined guidelines. The Medical Echo Core Lab Analyst performs echo image analysis on CRF platform logging remotely through Citrix.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical degree required; (US Medical license is not required)
• Experience in a medical, academic or pharmaceutical environment.
• Prior training and knowledge of echocardiography.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong focus on flexibility, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, good follow-up, and judgment. Must be able to prioritize.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with staff, physicians, nurses, managers, trial sponsors and colleagues. Ability to communicate effectively when reading and writing e-mail, letters, Manual of Operations, Case Report Forms and other reports or company documents.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems relating to images viewed on ECHO recordings and on case report forms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyses echocardiographic images of subjects that participate in ongoing research studies that collaborate with the CRF Echo Core Lab.
• Works independently and trains Echo sonographers/new Research Fellows taking an active role in the training program.
• Over-reads/Second reads the analysis of sonographers/Research Fellows for completeness and accuracy in assigned studies. Provides continuous feedback on quality of work.
• Responsible for data management activities, if applicable.
• Reviews the final data tables with the Echo CL Director/Associate Echo CL Director, when applicable.
• Responsible for Echo study specific related analysis and queries for assigned studies, responds to site coordinators, PIs and the sponsors when needed.
• Participates in study meetings of assigned studies and creates training/presentation materials when required.
• Responsible for setting up new trial documentations, Echo CL Protocols, Case Report Forms, Technician Worksheets for the assigned study. Uses templates and revises for assigned client.
• Becomes familiar with protocols and sub study material for assigned clients. Creates or revises study material for Echo CL Director/Associate CL Director.
• Archives, uploads images. digitizes, controls the quality, and performs measurements and image interpretation of Echo recordings received in the core lab as related to ongoing contracted studies.
• Follows training on Echo modalities to establish consistency of readings.
• Takes part in additional research, presentation, and academic activities.
• Interacts and works with Echo CL sonographers/Research Fellows/Echo employees as requested.